tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58070636259514181382024-02-18T18:16:26.204-08:00In Donna's headDonna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-68149460703390595632016-04-15T20:55:00.000-07:002016-04-15T20:55:54.676-07:00Dogwoods and Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Dogwood tree and it's blooms are so pretty. They have always held a special place in my heart. Years ago, when my father passed away, my Mom told us Dad really liked them. So I think of him when I see them each spring. I have memories of us picking the headstone for his grave. And in my mind we picked the dogwood flowers for his stone. You have to know I change flowers on his grave often. I've been there in each season. I've cleaned off the stone. I've sat by it and talked with Dad. I have looked at it many times through the years. And yet.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what I thought was on his stone ...for 35 plus years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what is actually on his stone:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I'm getting so off from where I was headed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I<b> love the dogwood trees.</b> I don't remember seeing them in Michigan where I grew up. Only when we came <i>home</i>. I associate them with Tennessee and spring. And freshness. And hope. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> And my Dad who liked them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how one day it's dreary and before you know it. WHAM! Spring is here!!! And there are other trees and plants besides Dogwoods... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> But first here are some more pictures of the lovely Dogwood to enjoy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Next is our Redbud limb from a tree that is the about the same size as a Dogwood. It makes me smile that the Redbud tree is purple. It's whimsical. <i>I love whimsy</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And have you seen the May apples? They are plants that come in April. They look like umbrellas on a New York street in a downpour. But they grow in the shade of the woods. They are magical. Some wonder if faeries are living below them or maybe they play among them. But beware!!! All the plant is poisoned except the fruit. But it might make you feel sick. So I'm not trying them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>But I can't leave you without saying that all of this reminds me of the greatness of our Heavenly Father. All nature shouts of His Glory. Do you think maybe He created spring for us so when the world around us seems to have gone mad, we will have hope? Just wondering.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>So what spring plants and trees bring you joy?</i></b></span></div>
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Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-47123424066687885982016-02-24T10:43:00.000-08:002016-02-24T10:45:35.369-08:00Thicker than pea soup fog...So, as you may or may not know, I work on a special needs bus. Before you assume, I'm not the driver. I'm the attendant, the aid. A couple of days ago on the bus, it was so foggy. You could barely see anything.<br />
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Fog always make me think of Pea Soup. Have you heard the saying it is thicker than pea soup out there? <i>I could go off on such a tangent here</i>. But I won't. <br />
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As I rode along I said to the Lord, there has to be a lesson here or it is symbolic of something, <i>what</i>? I looked inside the bus, my view was crisp, clear. But out the window I could barely see anything that we were passing.<br />
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We are in Tennessee and we were traveling down and up and round this way and that slicing through the fog quickly. It reminded me of life. Life has its up and downs. It isn't always smooth sailing. It takes sudden turns. I have always wrestled with figuring it all out. I seem to have a hard time navigating life. I could give you a myriad of reasons or excuses but lets not analyse it lets just say that is the way it is. I do know I'm not alone. Many people struggle in life. For instance my Mom has dementia now and life is difficult to her, confusing even. So the truth of the fog jumped out at me. Negotiating life can be like moving through the fog. You can only see just a little in front of you. It's a bit scary and it takes some faith to keep driving. But I thought of how much easier it was for me to get through the fog now that I was out of my car and on my bus where my driver was driving. It felt safer. I didn't have to make the decisions. In fact, I was sitting in an environment where there was much clarity. <br />
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I could see clearly the part that I was responsible for. I could see the kids, communicate with them, meet their needs, assist them. I could do my job, my part. I could rest, at ease as the driver dealt with the bigger picture. Are you seeing where I'm going? The driver represents the Lord. Life is so much easier when we let Him drive our lives. We can totally trust Him and rest at peace when we let Him direct our paths. And we can see clearly what our part is and do it well when we rest in Him. We don't have to understand it ALL, the bigger picture. He does. And that's enough. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall d</b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">irect your paths. Proverbs 3:6</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i>This is my new favorite song. </i> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21px;">It played at Vev and Eli's wedding among happy tears and much joy and happiness. And it was a good day, a very good day!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">I pray blessings and love and happiness on this beautiful couple, on our "other" daughter Vevila Covington! and Her Prince Charming Eli! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">May God grant you years and years of love, laughter, and fun like this song embraces. May the soundtrack for your life be beautiful and varied and filled with songs that your hearts can dance to!!! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">May sorrow stay far from your door but joy be a welcomed guest!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">May your hearts stay turned toward each other as they were on this your first day as </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Mr. and Mrs.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">May you always remember the one who placed you together and may you run to Him when troubles come a knockin'. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">God bless and keep this marriage, in Jesus name!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Good Day for Marrying You</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, the sun is shinin'</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dogwoods are comin' in bloom</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'll call my mama and daddy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, you call yours too</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I know you by now, which means I know what you're thinking 'bout</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Your friends (they keep askin')</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">About us (with everyday passin')</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">It's time this fairy tale came true</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, the sun is shining</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dogwoods are comin' in bloom</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'll call my mama and daddy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, you call yours too</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">We got all we need</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'll find a ring if you'll find a shaded tree</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My friends (they're all buzzin')</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Word's out (everyone's comin')</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Better tell 'em to bring a picture too</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, the sun is shining</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dogwoods are comin' in bloom</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'll call my mama and daddy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, you call yours too</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">It's good day, it's about to get better</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Every dream is about to come true</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">No reason to wait, we got the weather</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">We just need our "do's"</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, the sun is shining</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dogwoods are comin' in bloom</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'll call my mama and daddy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Baby, you call yours too</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Put on your white dress</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Yeah 'cause, oh baby, it's a good day for marrying you</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gratefulness. Thankfulness </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thankful according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary means: <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.375em;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.375em;">glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">: of, relating to, or expressing thanks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thankfulness from the same dictionary means: well-pleased, glad</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thankful according to the Free Dictionary online means: Aware and appreciative of a benefit. Grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This morning as I was waking up I felt bad. A bit hopeless. <i>Gloomy</i>. As is my routine, I pray when I get up and as I started I remembered these words from the Bible...Come into His gates with thanksgiving, into His courts with praise. (may not be exactly that way, but how I remembered.) This for those who don't know was from the Old Testament times when they would go into the Tabernacle and there is this whole awesome study you can do on how it is symbolic of how we enter into God's presence in prayer now. And I tend to pray that way but this morning I realized that I hadn't been thankful or grateful for a while.</span></div>
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And as I thought about it I remembered to be thankful. I have a friend who is pretty much homeless right now. She has been in a couple of shelters, nights in cheap motels, on friend's couches. It's been rough. So I thanked the Lord for my home and all the things in it. </div>
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I have food in the house. Another friend is working near a college where the students are hungry. Budgets are very tight and they have sacrificed to be there. And sometimes that means missing a meal or a few meals. I'm thankful for food. And another man I know is on a mission's trip. They have very little where he is going and I have so much. </div>
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Then I thought of the prayer needs that have come into our prayer group in the last week. People in hospitals with dire diagnoses, with little hope for the future. Others have lost their mom or dad. I'm thankful for health, that I can walk and talk that my Mom is still with us. I'm thankful for my family. </div>
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I'm thankful for my car. We were able to get me my own this year. It's sporty. It's blue and good on gas. Some people don't have a car at all. We have two. I have a job. Many don't have one or aren't able to work. I have beautiful daughters and wonderful grands. And Bill and John are good to Mandi and Jack and Chanel, John Paul and Bekki. And my beautiful Carla. She has been a god-send with helping with my mom this last year. And right now everyone is healthy. I have my wonderful hubby Paul. And he is doing good. We are so blessed! </div>
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My Dad always wanted to move to Tennessee, to retire here. I'm living out his dream. I'm thankful I live where I do. </div>
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As I thanked God for all these and many other blessings, I felt the gloomy mood lift and I felt hope restored. Yes, I have challenges. yes, I have the same problems that were trying to overwhelm me. But being thankful gave me a new view. It gave me a new perspective. And I'm very thankful for that. <span style="font-size: 0.875em;"> </span></div>
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So if you are facing an Eeyore type of day let me suggest trying to be thankful, grateful, glad. </div>
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When I was young we used to sing "Count your many blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings, see what God has done." There is a lot of wisdom in those words. </div>
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Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-23920593793386059072015-08-30T22:02:00.000-07:002015-09-19T19:48:50.966-07:00"LIVING IN SIN""<i>Living in sin</i>" <br />
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We, the church are so quick to point a finger and whisper and gossip and judge. And it isn't God's plan for couples. Marriage is His plan. I believe in it with my whole heart! So I'm not condoning living together. <br />
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But let me take a bit of liberty here. "<i>Living in sin</i>" is usually associated with living together and not being married. But let me suggest to you, that maybe pointing fingers and not loving these people into the kingdom might just be "<i>living in sin</i>' also. We are judging them. Wait let me ask you Do you struggle with a sin even though you are saved? Do you lie? NO? Gossip? No? How about worry? No? Do you perhaps eat to much? Gluttony? No? Which sin has been around so long that it's like a pet? Pride? Envy? Hate? Lust? Are you uncomfortable yet? I am and I'm writing this. Unsettling isn't it? <br />
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Well as Christians we are forgiven but we aren't perfect yet. We are postionally perfect but we haven't walked it all the way out yet. We are on that journey though. I suggest many of us are "<i>living in sin</i>" and we should not cast the first stone.<br />
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Remember as Jesus told them to take the woman caught in adultery and the one without sin could cast the first stone. Can you imagine the scene? The angry crowd that just moments ago were shouting and accusing.. the woman laying on the ground, ashamed as her deepest sin is out there for all to hear about. But now there is silence on the hot day, a little breeze blowing perhaps, Can you see it? Jesus squatted down writing something in the dirt. Maybe the women crying softly as she fears for her life. and slowly you hear the stones drop, one by one on the hot dirt street. Cause I believe they were hefty solid rocks because when we want to accuse others we pick up the hefty rocks to sling. Our rocks are words though. We spit them out with disgust and judgement. Do you SEE what they are doing? How THEY are living? We get all smug and self-righteous as we hurl our word stones now a days. We don't "stone" with real rocks any more. We are less obvious. <br />
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But back to our scene.. The stones drop one by one. hitting the dirt with a swirl of dust floating up in the afternoon sunshine as Jesus continues to write something in the dirt. Quiet footsteps fade away down the street until not one accuser is left. Jesus says to her in John 8:10-11 "Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?" She said, "No one, Lord," And Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more."<br />
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He doesn't give her a pass. He does tell her to sin no more. According to the law of that day she should have been stoned for she was "<i>in sin</i>". But he didn't condemn her. He said <i>sin no more</i>. And He is till saying to us "<i>sin no more</i>". And we like her endeavor to obey. But we struggle.<br />
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We must remember how much He has forgiven us and how we are still working out our salvation with fear and trembling. Only confront sin in others if the Holy Spirit is guiding you into doing it. A word fitly spoken into lives. <u>For mercy's sake don't go out on your own and try and do the Holy Spirit's job.</u> Condemnation doesn't lead to repentance. Conviction does. <br />
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You want to do something about other's sin??? Really??? Do you really??? No kidding???<br />
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Then let me suggest this radical idea.....<i><b>Love on people</b></i>. Show mercy! Shine His light in the darkness!! Be kind!! You are to be Christ like. Speak the truth in love led by Him not by your own fears and pettiness. <i><b>Love them into the Kingdom!!!</b></i> It's simple. Spend time with Him and his Word and walk it out and lead by example. Be ye Kind one to another! <br />
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And if you want to do something about your own sin here is a link to a teaching about obedience:<br />
http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/CBNTeachingSheets/Obedience_and_Disobedience.aspx<br />
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Remember this verse: <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (</span><span book="62" chapter="1" class="bibleVerseRef" href="#" id="bibleVerseRef11" style="background-color: white; color: #454240; cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: underline; white-space: nowrap;" versefinish="undefined" versestart="9">I John 1:9</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Post note.....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It is a balancing act to teach truth to our children and grandchildren while being forbearing and loving. But pray, pray, pray and He says if you lack wisdom He will give it to you. </span><br />
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Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-12885975537860338052015-08-29T05:50:00.001-07:002015-08-29T05:50:24.743-07:00Fernando Ortega - Give me Jesus<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9rZ8k9m2hwo" width="459"></iframe>Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-75353910610765366362015-08-29T05:24:00.000-07:002015-08-30T06:04:59.184-07:00Going to Church <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This dedicated to my niece Tammy Loftis and all those I ever asked to come to church..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Someone said, Tell your Mom you went to church that will make her happy (or something close to that). And it hit me. I and others have sent out the wrong message to our family and friends. Sure we want them to "go to church". But just going to church doesn't give them relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Just like walking into someone else's house doesn't make you <i>their</i> family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">See, what I really want for people is that they begin a journey to know the Lord. That they begin. Because it is a never ending adventure to know Him. He is so deep, so amazing! His love for us is deeper than the ocean, wider than the sky. His love is more overwhelming than a tsunami wave. Walking with Him is the adventure of a lifetime. There is the deepest peace you will ever know. He loves us so so much. I want for you to begin your journey walking and talking with the one who created the universe, who calls you by name. He isn't a God who is indifferent, distant. One of His names is Jehovah Shammah. It means the God who is there. I want you to become aware that that our Lord is right there with you. A Savior. Yes. But also a companion. You can talk with him just like you do your best friend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I don't want you to come to church and just hear the words of the preacher like you were hearing a nice lecture. If the preacher is serving God at all, he has asked God to give him what to preach. And if he is preaching the Bible than he has words of life to help you, encourage you, help you to grow in your walk with God, to help you know the Lord better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Just think if you wanted to be a nurse. You would need to go to school and learn all about it. You would need to know all the bones of the body, the systems, how to give shots, bedside manner ideas, etc, etc. The preaching and teaching of good teachers is your learning place except God is involved and many times the sermon or lesson will hit right what you need. It will seem personal like he was peeking in your life. He isn't but God is. That's why it seems that way. Other times you are just learning things you will need on down the line. Like packing a backpack for a hiking trip. You don't need a bug repellent now but on the trail you might. Or a granola bar. But when you get hungry you will. Sermons are like that. Come Tuesday morning when everything in the world goes wrong, the words of the pastor that were "God will keep you in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him" will come back to you to help you stay calm and carry on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Also I want you to know of God's love for you. It's a great romance this love between God and us. There is deep mysteries and great adventures waiting in our relationship with him. He loves you so deeply. He thinks you are beautiful! He has these awesome plans for you. I don't want you to come warm a pew. Just come and "check that duty off my list". I want you to <i>know</i> God personally. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Oh for the right words to tell you...</i> the whole purpose of Jesus coming was to reconcile us to Father God. To forgive our sins and give us a meaningful life. Not all people will do big, huge things. But all, if they follow him and fall in love with Him, will find a fulfilling life. You might just be a light shinning to your children and husband. You might just make your workplace a better place. You might just bring a smile to others. But to a child whose mom or dad was super that will make a difference. To a friend who is struggling with depression, your prayers and kind words will be like cool water on an August day. You, having the light of Jesus in you will make the world better. And he will thrill you like nothing else. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I want you to learn how to know God and in that everything will change. He doesn't want you to be anyone but you. But be the best you. He will take <b>your</b> talents, <b>your</b> desires and use them to change your world if you let him. And in that pouring out your life for Him you will find purpose, contentment, satisfaction and joy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">For instance, at one point in my life my friend talked me into working in a four year old class at church. I was terrified and it was hard because I wasn't used to working with others. But the sweet little children and their pure, innocent love touched me. And sharing simple lessons was fun and doing art with them I enjoyed. And a bonus I didn't even know would be there I made lifelong friendships with the other workers in the class. Sweet friendships that I cherish, that changed my life. But God steered me into doing something I wouldn't have tried on my own. This is just a simple example of an adventure He took me on. I learned new things. I grew as a person, as a Christian. I received love through the children and through my fellow workers. Church gave me these opportunities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You may not ever work with children. Because your talent might be different. You may not even work at the church you might just be a part and take what you learn out into your life. What I'm trying to say is that God will use your talent. I work well with children, I love art, I love people. Those were MY talents and needs and God fulfilled them there for that season. I want for you to serve God and use your life in service to him so you can feel that satisfaction and contentment, find encouragement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Church or a small group or a Bible study group..whatever you find...become a family. Not to replace yours but a church family. People who love on you, have your back, pray for and with you, walk through dark times with you, rejoice with you when you have good things happen. Real, amazing friendships. That is what you are missing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mostly I want you to know deep down in your heart the most profound truth in the world: That Jesus loves you and he knows you and died just for you. He wants to be your closest friend. To walk with you daily, all day long. He wants you to belong to him, to grow as a person and to live well and love your life. He wants to give you a clean slate. Wash away all your sins. A new beginning. I want you to begin that journey. It will have ups and downs and curves and twists. But it will be the adventure of a lifetime. That is what I want for you! Not ever "to just go to church". NO NEVER!!! But walk with the one who laid </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">down His life for you. To KNOW Him. That is what I want for you!!! For you to dance through this life with the one who formed the universe. To KNOW HIM! </span><i style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">to really know him</i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This song above tells how I feel and how I would love for you to come to feel too. If you ever get to know him you will feel the same I'm sure. He will capture your heart if you let Him.. </span><br />
<br />Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-1864842729560512302015-08-08T07:59:00.002-07:002015-08-08T12:25:00.638-07:00A Wise Woman <span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; color: #292f33; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 0.259999990463257px; line-height: 32px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A truly wise woman recognizes that others have wisdom too</span><br />
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So this morning I was getting dressed and I wasn't sure if my shirt was clean so I sniffed it. <i>(Yes, I'm aware that is really a "guy" thing to do and I'm not a guy).</i> </div>
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<b>Anyway</b>, it smelled like donuts. Yum! But it instantly transported me back to Cleveland, Tennessee where Paul went to college, while I worked at Dunkin' Donuts. I came home smelling that way, everyday. Quicker than a finger snap, I went there. </div>
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Do smells do that for you? Perfumes maybe? Chanel number 5 and 22. My Dad bought these for Mom one Christmas, You could tell she felt so fancy. It was THE one to have! It made such a impression on me that I named my daughter Chanel years later.<br />
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Gardenia is my mother in law, Marie Wagoner's favorite. I think of her laughing and happy for some reason when I get a whiff of it.<br />
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White Shoulders makes me think of my sister in law, Carole and the Christmas when she got a lotion type and how it wouldn't stop coming out of the bottle. It was everywhere. And we all laughed and laughed.<br />
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Lauren by Ralph Lauren makes me think of when I wore it back in the day. And also of my friend Carmen Hutchings Hart, that gave me my first bottle. She had decided she wanted something else and gave me part of a bottle. I was hooked! I considered naming my middle daughter Lauren. But the name Carla won out.<br />
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Old Spice was my Dad's choice of aftershave . Which is a bittersweet memory as he has been gone a very long time now and I miss him. I couldn't bear for Paul to wear it for the longest time.<br />
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But not only perfumes spark memories. Oranges too. The smell of oranges make me think of the ones I would get in my mom's stocking that I had hung up at Christmas back when you couldn't get oranges all the time. (Yes, we used her stocking or you may know it as a nylon.) Which makes me think of the pot belly stove and how cold it was in the winter in that old farm house. But I smile at the memories of the love there. <br />
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And, this is weird, I realize, But I love the smell of asphalt. Yes, hot asphalt being made into roads or being put in pot holes or on factory roofs. It takes me back to grade school when life was sweet and innocent. As I walked back and forth to school they were paving the street all fresh and new with hot asphalt. And it was so pretty and I've loved the smell every since. I went to school in a Hamtramck, a part of Detroit. Life was simple then. Mom, Dad, Charles and me were a family. The family I came from. <br />
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I was at Cracker Barrel the other day. They have these awesome apple, pumpkin candles. Oh the smell of fall!!! I love candles. One of the kinds I like is the fresh laundry/linen ones. Reminds me of when we used to hang our clothes out on the line. Or okay this is rather personal, when I would do laundry and would smell the nice clean t shirts that belonged to Paul and I would whisper a prayer of thanks that we had worked out our marriage problems and we were still together and his laundry was still here. God is good like that.<br />
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Again, perfume. Chantilly Lace perfume reminds me of a family friend, Fran Johnson See, who died way to young. She was older than me and I looked up to her. I was a bit in awe of her. She could do no wrong. Her death was such a deep loss. She wore Chantilly Lace.<br />
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But a happier memory is when I wear my White Diamond kind. It makes me smile as I think of Chanel, my daughter. One time years ago when I had lost weight and had just got a new bottle she slipped her arms around my waist hugged me and breathed deep, "I love that smell, always makes me think of you, mom". She said it with love and a far away look of some past happy times in her eyes. So I think of her when I put it on and always wear it when I know I'll be with her.<br />
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Another smell: the Johnson and Johnson pink baby lotion. Oh the sweet baby memories. Chubby cheeks, little arms and legs and bellies being rubbed with pink lotion making them smell so good before diapering and dressing them in sweet layettes with love and kisses. Reminded me that they were still fresh from God. Then I would rock and sing and love on them. Nothing like it!<br />
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Fresh new car smell? Paul and I have never owned a new car. But growing up in Detroit. My Dad bought a new car every few years and I remember that smell. It was a happy smell. Dad loved getting a new car and showing it off to his brothers. We were all so proud of them. I think maybe for him it showed he had rose above the poverty of his youth. That he was "doing good". <br />
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Speaking of Detroit. When you approached Detroit going north on I 75, there was this horrible, horrible smell. It was from a place called Zug Island. It was where the waste from the steel factories make this bad smell. But, if you are a kid and you are traveling home from Tennessee and you are real tired, the smell drifting into your sleepy mind means you are almost home. And that is a wonderful smell then. Almost home.<br />
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Sometimes, unexpectedly the smell of coffee takes me to my grandmother's home. Me waking to her peculator perking up some wonderful smelling coffee for the adults mixing with the smells of some tasty breakfast for me. Her home was full of love and that is why coffee smells so good to this day even though I hardly ever drink any.<br />
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Do smells take you places? Where? When? How do they make you feel? <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>1 Corinthians 2;15 As far as God is concerned there is a sweet, wholesome fragrance in our lives. It is the fragrance of Christ within us, an aroma to both the saved and the unsaved all around us. TLB version</i></span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> </i></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><br />
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Do you have the fragrance of Christ in your life? I would imagine the fragrance of Christ would be a smell a bit like heaven. (<i><b>Okay, I must go on a tangent here. Do you remember Clarence the angel in the movie, It's a Wonderful Life? He smelled like sugar cookies. haha Back to what I was saying...</b></i>) Which I hear is an awesome place where everything is perfect and wonderful. Have you spent time with him and have his fragrance or have you been hanging with that other crowd that has the stench of smoke? And I don't mean cigarettes. It's a smell of hate, anger, evil, all things dark. The smell of death.</h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One more smell. Paul and I worked at a church when Mandi, our oldest was little. The church burned and our puppets were in Paul's office. They didn't burn but they smelled of the smoke of the fire for years. It wasn't a pleasant smell. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you smell of heaven or hell??? </span><br />
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<br />Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-40875780478553952942015-07-18T12:46:00.001-07:002015-07-18T12:46:53.610-07:00Sweets, Swimming and Scriptures<br />
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<b><i>Pancakes!</i></b><br />
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YUM!! Who invented them?<br />
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<b><i>Cake for breakfast. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>What a great idea!</i></b><br />
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And you can get away with it! If you had asked your mom for cake for breakfast when you were young, she would have said quickly,<br />
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But pancakes? Oh, now that was different. Perfectly acceptable. No problem. <br />
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The thing is though, have you ever noticed that in no time at all, you are hungry again? Sweets are sweet and yummy and delish but they don't really nourish you, sustain you. Before you know it you are empty, needing more food. <br />
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We all need what will sustain us. Not just sweets but real food. That which will keep us going physically. But what about spiritually? Are you nourished spiritually? And do you know where to get spiritual nutrition? What would that be? What is the best spiritual food for us ?? <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Bible. The Word. Scripture.</span></b> <br />
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For years I wanted to read my Bible. <i>Really!</i> I wanted to be a student of it. And I would hit and miss at it. I would drop a few drops on my parched spirit. But I never dove in and swam in it. Never emerged myself in the Word, until well up into my adult life. I'm so glad and I'm learning new things all the time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copernicus Jr. High School (later Hamtramck High)</td></tr>
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Years ago, when I was a teen I went to Copernicus Jr. High in Hamtramck, Michigan. It was built when education was well rounded and Henry Ford was influencing culture in the Detroit area. So it had a full Olympic sized pool, kind of like this. For half the year you had gym class and the other semester you had swimming class. No choice. Everyone had to take it. So you learned to swim in spite of your doubts and fears. It was a good experience. Something that always served me well. <br />
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Just like I had to get in and get wet to learn to swim. We need to jump into God's Word and let it wash us, soak us, hold us up, challenge us. So many people are starving for real spiritual nutrition and don't even know it. They just know they don't feel well, up to par. Something feels off. And yes, something is off. You need to hang out in the book and get to know the author and finisher of your faith. Get to know the one who created you. Who has a good plan for your life. Memorize the Word and get it down deep inside. <br />
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How do I know? I jumped in and got wet and found deep truths inside. Truths that changed my life and kept me from drowning. The same truths that have helped others. It will do the same for you. Jump into the Word, today. The water is fine. I think you won't be sorry you did. Say a little prayer and ask the Lord to help you to understand what you are reading. He is our teacher, you know. <br />
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She loved it up there. The streets were made of gold. And there was no crying, sickness, desperation or pain. She went to see Jesus one day and when she saw Jesus she also saw God. It was the best and last day of her life on earth. THE END by <b>Rebbekkah Ann</b> </div>
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<span class="yiv8153168759" id="yiv8153168759yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_18128">Of that ocean of hate, that enemy chaos,</span><br class="yiv8153168759" clear="none" /><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29833"><span class="yiv8153168759" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29832">the void in which I was drowning.</span></span><br class="yiv8153168759" clear="none" /><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yiv8153168759yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_18129">They hit me when I was down,</span><br class="yiv8153168759" clear="none" /><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29838"><span class="yiv8153168759" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29837">but <span class="yiv8153168759" style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span> stuck by me.</span></span><br class="yiv8153168759" clear="none" /><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29840">He stood me up on a wide-open field;</span><br class="yiv8153168759" clear="none" /><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29843"><span class="yiv8153168759" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="yiv8153168759" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435243856253_29842">I stood there saved—surprised to be loved!</span></span></div>
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Recently there was some discussion that I came across about music and church. I know, a hot topic at best. But I've been thinking about it and a couple of things come to mind. And I'm trying to write this in love but it's hard. First, the flesh in me wants to say, "<i>who cares what you think</i>" but that's not nice. But, maybe it's true. Who says it's okay for others to judge my worship? Or if I dance at church or if we sing the same song a gazillion times? And by the way, why aren't you worshiping? Don't say your whole thoughts are on Him if you can still look around and judge how others are worshiping. <br />
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But that's my flesh. Let me try and put it in a kinder way: I dance at church occasionally as I feel the spirit leads me. I'm worshiping! And as a person who has a hard time focusing I wonder if that is why the Holy Spirit leads the music pastor to sing the same thing over and over. People like me can finally get all the thoughts from life out of our heads and can focus on worshiping God. Also when I finally can focus I'm swept away, amazed at Him. I get just a glimpse of his glory and I'm awestruck! How can I not want to linger on the words that either praise him or tell of him or wonder at him? I mean the God of the Universe holds my hand. He is aware of ME. If that doesn't move you, you need to have a talk with him, something is off. Our relationship with him is a love affair. We are lovesick. We want to sing to him and of him. We want to lavish praise on him. If you see that as me getting worked up. Sorry. You are wrong. <br />
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As I tried to put emotions aside and examine this dilemma in black and white, a thought came to me. Maybe, just maybe it comes down to the fact that we are all different. I love to worship one way. You love to worship another. And maybe there are others who love to worship a bunch of other ways. Just like cooking or raising kids. There are some basics but than we each do it differently. Maybe you like meat and potatoes cooking , maybe Suzy likes vegetarian cooking, or Martha is a gourmet chef and Jennifer just wants to feed her hungry crew. In music if the message is true. The basics are right. Why do you have to have an opinion? Especially if it's not your church? Just like one family lives and breathes sports, another is into the arts. Another is on the lake or camping every chance they get. And another likes to stay home. If they are loving their family and taking care of them what business is it of ours to tell them they are wrong? We are all wired differently. Let's give grace and mercy. Seriously, we are all so different. How could the music pastor/leader please everyone? <br />
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I have worked and attended many churches as we have moved often. Small, large and in between. I love my church now because of a few things. They preach the Word! We have people being saved. More than any church I have attended. We are a family of believers doing life together. We aren't perfect by no means but our focus is on God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. What more can you ask for in a church? <i> If your church has the basics right, don't question every move the leaders make</i>. Pray if you don't like something. Pray hard. But be ready, you might be the one that changes. <br />
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Music.. not everyone will like every song, every time. SO WHAT? If you worship at home to the music you prefer, you can worship at church even if it's not your favorite type of music. Listen to the words, focus on HIM. <br />
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(Stepping down off my soapbox) Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-71800050914366685702015-06-12T19:13:00.000-07:002015-06-25T10:43:55.854-07:00Out of Sight<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<i>See you later, Alligator.</i><br />
<i>IN A WHILE CROCODILE.</i><br />
<i>O</i><i>ut the door, Dinosaur.</i><br />
<i>CHOP, CHOP, LOLLIPOP.</i><br />
<i>See you soon, Baboon.</i><br />
<i>TAKE CARE, POLAR BEAR.</i><br />
<i>Give a hug, Ladybug.</i><br />
<i>in an hour, Sunflower.</i><br />
<i>MAYBE TWO, KANGAROO.</i><br />
<i>Better swish, Jellyfish.</i><br />
<i>CHOW, CHOW, BROWN COW.</i><br />
<i>Better shake, Rattlesnake.</i><br />
<i>BYE, BYE, BUTTERFLY.</i><br />
<i>Gotta go, Buffalo. </i><br />
<i>LET'S JAM, SAM.</i><br />
<i>Blow a kiss, Goldfish.</i><br />
<i>BE SWEET, PARAKEET. </i><br />
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Jack, our little grandson, likes to watch until you are out of sight when you leave after a visit.<br />
He says "I watch you go". He is two. He watches until your car is out of sight. <br />
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<i>This brought back memories of different times, different places.</i><br />
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I remember my Grandmothers, when I was little, waving as we drove away. It was so hard. We lived in Michigan and they lived in Tennessee. That was back in the time when there were long distance charges and you only got a phone call if there was a death or someone was near death. The call was always bad/sad news. So goodbyes were harder and longer. Of course, these days I live by my grands. If they lived far away I would have a hard time saying goodbyes too.<br />
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My brother got married when I was 10. He moved to Indiana around that time. We lived in Michigan, when they would come to visit we would wave and watch as they left. As my nieces and nephew were added to the family it became even more poignant when they would leave. <br />
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As I got older and went to North Dakota. It was so far away, leaving was really hard. We moved around a lot, not even aware how it probably affected our families. </blockquote>
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I remember the last time I saw my Dad. We were visiting and he left early in the morning while we were still in bed. He came in and kissed me and Mandi good bye. She was just 9 months old. He wanted to see her before he left. We were moving to Grand Rapids, a few hours away. He was going to miss us. I didn't realize how much I was going to miss him. That was the last time I saw him conscious. He was in the hospital when I saw him next and than he was gone. That was a long time ago. <br />
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We have lived in Tennessee 22 years today. We have had many good byes since being here. Family coming and going. I remember the girls being little and as Paul's parents left or others, we would stand outside on the lawn waving till they were out of sight. This was mostly before we used computers and visits were few and far between. <br />
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The hardest goodbye now is when we leave my mother in law. I know she misses Paul especially. He is her oldest, her firstborn. She has always been so strong. But she tears up when we leave. My heart hurts at her tears. She tries to look brave. She watches until we are out of sight. <br />
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Sometimes, in this crazy busy time we live in we forget how to say hello and how to say good bye. Watching till they are out of sight says things. It says: <i>you are important to me. I will miss you. You are in my heart. You and I. Family. Friends. Love. Connection. Belonging. I have the time for you. </i><br />
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So take a moment, or a few, slow down and watch till they are out of sight. It doesn't take but a few minutes maybe even seconds. Let your actions speak loudly what your heart feels. <br />
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<br />Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-71122116058118397392015-05-24T17:11:00.002-07:002015-05-24T17:11:17.133-07:00Our Chief EndQ. What is the chief end of man? <br />
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A. To glorify God and enjoy him forever.<br />
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Q. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?<br />
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A. The word of God which is contained in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy God. <br />
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This is from the Lutheran Catechism and maybe some other churches. I wasn't raised in the Lutheran church or one of the other more formal high churches. But my husband was and this part is important to him. From what I understand 'chief end" can also be read chief purpose. In essence it's our purpose in a nutshell. <br />
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Isn't that a profound and weighty statement? To glorify God. How can we do that without knowing about him? That is the question that first comes to my mind. But LOOK the next question answers that. Get in the scriptures. I think but I'm not a 100 percent sure, but I think we can all agree on this. <br />
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And the enjoying God. My Pentecostal/Charismatic background warms up to that. But as I ponder the thought. Do I really know how to enjoy God? I actually think I have begun to understand it some but only in the last years. Growing up I was really scared of God. I would talk to Jesus and about him and Holy Spirit. But God the father. Not so much. I saw him as a mystery, as a distant, powerful God who was out to get me cause I didn't measure up. Kind of like "the great Oz" in The Wizard of Oz movie. I know now there are all kinds of things wrong with that thinking and with the fact that I had that messed up view of him from somewhere. But the reason doesn't matter for this post. <br />
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What matters is that I have come to know him as a loving, accepting, forgiving, wonderfully accessible Father, who loves me. Profoundly. Deeply. And he wants to have communion and fellowship with me. So amazing! And out of that I can better understand: enjoying him and glorifying him. As I have spent more time with him and pondering the Word and thinking about him and talking with him it just seems natural to enjoy him. I mean, if someone loves you and returns your love perfectly, how can you not enjoy him? His scriptures tell of his great love for us and of his good plans for us. The Bible is full of a beautiful tale of the love story between him and us. But like a yummy soup that tastes better as all the spices have time to marinate, it takes time hanging out in the scriptures (the word) to begin to understand the truths in there. We have to meditate on them. Examine them. Contemplate them. Marinate means to marry. The spices in a soup marry one another and than there comes a deepness and layer of flavors We have to let the word marry with our thinking and let it bring depth and understanding. <br />
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And prayer, which is just talking with God, that made a big difference. Don't get me wrong. I've always prayed. But before it was mostly Help me!, a-list-of-what-I-needed, a-woe-is-me-confession-of-my-latest-failure, or an I'm-sinking-fast-help-me-quick kind of prayers. Sad, I know but I struggled with depression for years. And I longed for fellowship, for a connection to God. But as I combined the word and prayer which included listening and being in awe, in wonder of His greatness and his endless love for me. I came to a place that I could really enjoy him. And out of that naturally flowed a desire to glorify him in how I lived in other areas. I'm still a work in progress, of course.<br />
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My own simple philosophy has been "If people really fall in love with Jesus they will start doing what's right." I didn't know that falling in love with Father God also did this. <br />
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Another way to think of it is He loves us and it is so profound, so amazing, so wondrous, so breathtaking, how can we do anything but return that love back to him? Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-31937005835826991892014-11-15T07:27:00.000-08:002014-11-15T07:27:09.343-08:00Shine Brightly for ChristI've been hanging around in Philippians 2 this week. Do you ever do that? Hang out in the same portion of scripture for a while? Meditating, pondering? There is so much in this whole chapter. Deep things. Awesome things. I especially like this portion: <br />
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Don't you just love the sub-heading that is in this version? Shine brightly for Christ! That seems so appropriate for this time of year. But really it is good all year round. The world can be a dark and dreary place at times. We have the creator of light inside us as believers. He has been telling me to shine for quite a while now. I was a little confused by it. It didn't sound "Bibical" to me. But I was praying and listening to the Lord. I should have just trusted Him. But hearing the Lord can be iffy at times. I'm still learning to listen. But when I found this in the NLT version it made my heart sing! Yes! I had heard Him correctly. I was to shine. Now to obey. That seems hard but look at verse 13. God is working in you to give you the desire and power to do what pleases Him. WOW!!! Does that amaze you like it does me? He tells us to do something, like shining in my case, and than He gives us the desire and power to do it! </div>
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Why have I struggled in my own power to obey? Why did I not know this was in the word? I don't know but I'm super excited that I've found it. Now I can make headway in that shining directive. </div>
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Look at verse 15. Shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Think of driving through a city on a dark and foreboding night. Now think of driving on that same night but there are beautiful shining Christmas lights everywhere. What a difference! That is what we are to be doing shining, making a difference. </div>
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Well these were just some random thoughts I've been pondering this week. This blog is "In Donna's head". So now you know for this week what's been in my head. I hope you feel inspired to obey that quiet nudging of God knowing he is giving you the desire and power to do it. Blessings on you my sweet readers! </div>
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When I was a child, my Mom read to me from a big Bible Story book. Well, it was big to a small girl. The cover was rather plain, but inside, now that's where the wonderful things were. It not only contained stories, which still thrill me, but it also had the most beautiful pictures. I didn't realize until I grew up that it contained paintings from the Masters. Gorgeous, lovely, inspiring paintings! They were truly magnificent. As my Mom would read I would stare at the pictures and be taken to a different time and place. <br />
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I don't know where Mom got the book from. I doubt she understood the profound impact that book had on me. But I know she would like it. If I tried I might be able to get her to understand. But she's 91 and her mind doesn't always comprehend what I try to tell her. But I do know she intended for me to know the awesome truths held there in that book. She did want me to love God and serve him.<br />
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I think maybe parents now a days are way too busy to read many Bible stories to their children. I hope and pray I'm wrong. But I know life is terribly busy. A thousand things are calling to them. There are wonderful stories on YouTube and Roku. But there is just something about holding a child in your lap or right snug beside you and reading to them. Close enough to steal a kiss or hug. <br />
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Before I forget... the paintings. They, I believe, were the seeds of my love of beauty and the arts. I'm a creative person. Once years ago, we went to New York and I got to see the original paintings of the Masters. It was unbelievable! My husband had to drag me away. I was so moved. They spoke to me just as they had as a child. I can't paint but I love crafts and creating. But I do enjoy art and music. Those seeds planted so long ago have enriched my life and through me my children's and grand children's. I think art and stories make a person realize they are part of something bigger than themselves. That we have a creator.<br />
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Funny isn't it? Something as simple as sitting in a chair reading with full attention to a small child could help influence their lives for eternity. What a wonderful thing! Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-7429326951485393022014-10-11T18:53:00.000-07:002014-10-11T18:53:05.213-07:00A Masterpiece or a Paint by Number?<img src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTkSK_KWpV1W67GAPBSmTJ988VaWznny8uLUIgOH9UNXK8z4orT" /><br />
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We all must paint our own canvas.... a brother in the Lord wrote that to me the other night. An intriguing thought. Beautiful unless your friends or family members are making bad choices. Then you mourn their painting. But you shouldn't. <br />
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Have you ever done a paint by number? If you are a real painter, sorry. I thought more people could identify with a paint by number illustration. Please bare with me. <br />
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As I was saying... Have you ever done a paint by number painting? At first it doesn't really look like a beautiful picture. It's sort of ugly. If you stopped there and showed it to people they would think.. Why that's undone why are you showing me it now? <br />
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That's what our friends' and families' pictures are. Unfinished. If we have faith and are praying for them, believing our good God is hearing us. Then we need to relax. Yes, they are making bad choices and yes that's not good. But our mighty God isn't finished with their "picture" yet. When it's done it will not be a paint by number picture, though that is nice. But it will be a beautiful, breath taking painting. Done by the artist that created the stars and painted the night sky, the ocean so blue and horizon with a red fiery sun setting. Yes, that artist is painting their painting and it will be beautiful. <br />
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When we try to control their lives by butting in, giving unasked for advise, fussing at them, berating them. When we do those types of things. We are trying to be the artist of their lives and it's so sad. It's like a paint by number painter instead of a museum quality artist doing the picture. He is a master painter, you know. The original Master artist. Why do we even think we can be in his league?<br />
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So relax. Walk out your path well with an eye on theirs. Pray much for them. Believe much in your God and wait for the beauty you will behold in the end. The Masterpiece He will make of each of their lives.<br />
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<br />Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-14566540810970725012014-10-11T03:17:00.000-07:002014-10-11T03:33:38.959-07:00Paper dolls, "Barbies" and StoriesMy hubby, Paul and I were at a nice restaurant yesterday. The kind with cloth napkins, wonderful smells and soft music. When we first sat down I observed all the people sitting in my view of the room. I noticed one young woman. After a while I tried to describe her to Paul. She was a "type" to me. I imagined she might be a pastor's wife, definitely a church go-er. A bland type I had known back when Paul was a pastor and we had to go to meetings. Most pastor's wives aren't that kind but some are. They look like the life has been sucked right out of them. Like they never had an idea of their own. Always did what others expected of them. Back in my mother's day she might have been described as a milk-toast sort. I think they used that term for women too. I know they did for men. Anyway, she was vanilla to other people's mocha chocolate. She lacked personality. Flat. Kind of what Jackie O was first perceived as before she became Jackie O. As I described her to Paul I realized I had lived in too many different places and met way too many people if I was beginning to see them as "characters" instead of people. <br />
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Do you ever do that? Prejudge someone as a "type"? You know you ask questions like: What do you do? Do you have children? What church do you go to? How long have you lived here? Sure you are trying to get to know them but are you pegging them? putting them in a category? in a hole? In a neat little niche? Instead of seeing them as the complex, surprising, interesting people that they most likely are?<br />
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It's like when I was a child. I had Barbie dolls. Well, my Mom didn't like "Barbie" dolls so I had off brand "Barbies". Mom thought the real ones were ugly so I had off brand ones. And back than they were made of the same sturdy stuff as a real "Barbie" not the cheap hollow plastic kinds like now a days. <br />
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As I was saying I had my little "Barbie" doll family. There was Tressy, Tammy her somewhat chubbier sister, Pepper their younger sister with freckles and unruly hair that always ended up in a pony tail, and the real Ken's little brother Ricky with freckles and reddish brown hair. He came in a swimsuit with a cover up with stripes. He never had other clothes though the girls dolls had a variety. My mom made evening gowns for Tressy that were a wee bit tight for Tammy. They were so pretty. I always thought it was a little ironic since we were church going people who never ever would have went to a night club. But my dolls were all decked out in elegant evening wear. Back then people wore elegant evening wear to night clubs. Or at least in the 1940's gangster movies with James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart that I watched that was what they wore. <br />
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I digress. I had this wonderful "Barbie" family which I still remember well this some odd years later. They were real and alive to me with personalities and quirks. Tressey had a button in her belly that you could press and her hair would grow and then you could press it and twist the hair and push it back in to look like you gave her a hair cut. To me they were real. I spent hours acting out their lives. My friends would sometimes play with me and we would dress them and undress them and fix their hair this way and that. They had lives! Glamorous, exciting lives, people!!!! Places to go. People to meet. I'm digressing again..... <br />
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Then I also had paper dolls. Yes, that is about all I remember about them. I know I had them. But for the life of me I can't remember them. There is a shadow of memory but they just don't come to the surface where I can remember any details. They were after all disposable. Unmemorable. Long gone. Unimportant in the scheme of things. Apparently uninteresting.<br />
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As I thought of the young woman in the restaurant last night. Did I see her as a paper doll type? Not important? Unmemorable? Did I peg her as uninteresting? Since I was just passing in a restaurant I guess it's not really important. Or is it? Was I sensitive to the Holy Spirit? What if I needed to send a quick prayer up for her? She may have needed it. I saw her more like a character in a book then a flesh and blood person.<br />
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I'll let you in on a little secret. I will admit with some shame on my part, I have written off the "paper doll" types before. At church, at work, at Walmart. Yes, me. My hand is raised. But sometimes to my amazement as I was around some of these types I found out they were not "paper doll" types at all!!! They had depth and character. They were like I heard someone say once. Still waters run deep. They were actually quite interesting. They had a story. They had full active lives filled with interesting thoughts, people, family....and real stories. Stories of victory and defeat. Love and loss. Passion and joy. Sorrow and excitement. Better than any on screen character I had ever seen. And I had wrote them off in my mind. Shame on me! I dearly, dearly love a story. And I almost missed theirs. Because I prejudged them as a mere "paper doll", milk toast type.<br />
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If you have stuck with me this long you might be wondering... so what? Well, I want to ask. Have you ever done this? And worse yet. Have you ever done this to yourself? I'm uninteresting. I'm a nobody. I'm a loser. I'm unimportant. What do I have to offer? <br />
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Well let me tell you sister or brother! God loves you!!! He doesn't see you as a paper doll type. Flat and uninteresting. He knows you are the real deal. A real doll. With clothes and a house and Pink cases and friends and a car and a place you live and stories to tell. No flat paper doll, throw away person. He loves your story. He was a part of it, even if you didn't know he was there. He never ever, ever writes us off. He sees us!!! He sees you!!! He sees the people he brings across your path. You never just melt into the crowd in his eyes. You are never a wall flower to him. And neither are they.<br />
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So friend, don't write off anyone. Don't miss their story. Don't miss your story. And remember the originator of all stories, God himself is interested in you. If you don't already know him, I urge you to get to know him and his story. It's awfully interesting...... and you are in it!<br />
<br />Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-53368960892985875352014-08-28T18:24:00.002-07:002014-08-28T18:24:35.083-07:00BEHIND THE DOOR<br />
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My friend posted about her dream which reminded me I was going to share with you about a dream I had last week. Her dream was totally different and so beautiful. Mine was of a different nature...<br />
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<b>My pastor and his wife were at our house. We were all out in the yard having a picnic. (In real life we have never done anything like this with them.) My pastor's wife needed to use our bathroom. I told her it was down the hall. Then a feeling of horror came over me. In my dream, the door past the bathroom held my deepest secret sin. It was in there. And I just knew she had opened the door revealing my deepest shame. I ran in and there she was. Mouth hanging open. Shock and horror on her face. She turned to me and said, "you know I have to do something about this". I begged her to not to. Then I was in a police car. They were going to arrest me. But as I sat there devastated, the most amazing thing happened. My Pastor's wife started calling some of the ladies from the church who she most trusted. Reminded me of Jesus calling the 12 disciples. They were to come right away and help cover my sin. Take away my shame. Rescue me. And I knew if they did the police would release me. And she told them that after this day "we" will never speak of this again.</b><br />
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I woke in a cold sweat. Because I KNOW what is behind that door. Now if you are perfect and don't struggle with anything you can stop reading now. But if you are human and honest and you struggle in an area. Keep reading.<br />
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Of course, I'm not going to tell you "my" sin, "my" struggle. <i>Did you think I would?</i> Sorry, not there yet in my walk. But some sins that people struggle with are: lust, gossip, lying, prejudice, anger, stealing, shame from past sins, shame of failure in any number of areas, low self-esteem, guilt that has become a companion, drinking, smoking, drugs, depression etc. etc. etc. Just add yours if I missed it. <br />
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My daughter and I kind of interpret the dreams of family and close friends. We point out what we see. My pastor and his sweet wife represent authority. And being a woman too. It's significant that it is she who opens the door. But they may represent the Lord too. Cause she covers my sin for me. She rescues me with the help of the church ladies, and then tells them to not tell anyone. What a beautiful picture of the body of Christ. Coming in helping where I was struggling. Showing love and no condemnation. Lifting a burden I couldn't lift myself. I heard once we are all to carry our own backpacks. The day to day stuff is in our backpack but if we get a large boulder in the road of life and can't move it, then the body of Christ is to come in and help us. It was a picture of balance. The individual is strong but the whole body uses it's talents when we can't do it ourselve. Then we can all move on toward Heaven. <br />
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But back to the dream.. the police in the dream, represent the law, no mercy. Maybe even the devil. They are going to take me away and put me away. I'm a loser. A criminal. But the ladies "fix" it. That is like salvation and mercy and grace. When we are saved we deserve the worst. We deserve to be locked up and the key thrown away. But Jesus pays the price and we are freed. We are given mercy and grace. God's favor covers us. And we have a second chance. <br />
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Also about the begging for her to not "tell" on me. We often like our sin, our struggle. It is familiar. I remember when I was very depressed. I was comfortable there. I could always fall back on it. It was dependable. I know that sounds so wrong but if you haven't ever been depressed don't judge me. Just believe me. When I was healed/delivered of the depression I had to learn how to behave without it. And after 20 years of living with it, it wasn't easy to learn a new way. On this side of it I can say it was worth it, for sure. But I see so many times that people like their sin. The devil makes sure we get just enough satisfaction in our sin that we aren't motivated to abandon it. And sometimes our struggles make us feel virtuous. We feel like "look at me, aren't I such a wonderful Christian? I'm struggling with this awful thing and look how good "I am" doing!" Getting glory for ourselves instead of letting God help us and him get the glory. <br />
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Again the picture of the church ladies coming together. What power we have together. Sometimes it is a physical thing. We might bring in food for a birth or death. My brother is good to help people move. One time when we were youth pastors. We were moving. The youth group showed up 17 kids. In no time flat our duplex was empty. It was amazing. How many talents do we possess and not use? Sometimes someone just needs a few words of encouragement. Other times people need some prayers. Sometimes just a listening ear. Or maybe someone to pay their water bill. There is power in coming together and doing something. It makes the work light. <br />
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I also recognize that a dream is often unrealistic too. Sometimes mere people can't stop what they are doing and come help. We are at best forgiven at worst human. But we could move toward the ideas of the dream. Do what we can. Do what the Lord nudges you to do. <br />
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<br />Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-51091360467095184282014-08-28T11:41:00.000-07:002014-08-28T17:18:53.604-07:00Smother or Mother??? Which will you choose. Having balance, being delicate, handling things easy, not stepping on toes. Awe, these and so many more things are asked of mothers of grown children. My tendency is to rush in like a bull in a china shop. <br />
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I want to control. Lord help me! But what I really want is for them to be all grown up! and to own it. Really!!!<br />
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The pain. Oh the pain. But the sweet rewards if us mother's can let the Holy Spirit lead us to speak when we need to and more often than not, don't speak when we shouldn't. </div>
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It's funny well maybe more sad. My sweet little mom is 91 and I love her. But she has never encouraged me to be independent. Probably afraid to lose me. She still thinks I should "obey" her.</div>
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This means I have had to learn to not smother, on my own. Not that I have it all down pat. Let's just say I'm a work in progress. Some-days I do great. They make a choice I don't like and I bite my tongue, smile and pray. Other days, not so much. It's ugly and painful. Sometimes they like it, like my help. Cause growing is painful and they are okay with not growing, not maturing. Other days they resent my actions and push me away. And I understand. It's not pretty when you say with an ugly tone. "Mom, I'm 58 I think I can make my own decision about that." I want so much more for them. I don't want to have them say that to me when they are 58. I hope and pray we will do better. </div>
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So why am I being so truthful? My friend used to say "letting your panties show". Meaning we are being very open and honest. Well two reasons: one is confession is good for the soul and two maybe you can learn so you won't make the same mistakes. </div>
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Our goals that we mothers have are to raise our children to live well, on their own. It's like Carla when she was little. My first, Mandi was a cuddlier. Always close to Mom never going too far. The middle one, Carla was born when Mandi was 7. Carla was different. She had no fear. She could fly! Life was an adventure, even as a toddler. She would go from Mom but she would consistently come back and touch me for a moment. Kind of making sure I was still there. She needed the security of knowing I was there for her. A foundation. But she needed to fly, to explore. <br />
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This verse from my Bible this morning sure did help me a lot. Do you ever have those days when you are in trouble? Some days the deliverance comes quickly. You don't even suffer much at all. Other days turn into months maybe even years. But keep setting your love on Him. He will deliver and honor and satisfy you and show you his salvation. Why does it happen different ways at different times? Sometimes an other's will may be involved. Sometimes there is a bigger picture that only our Heavenly Father sees. Sometimes.... who knows??? Only our Father. But I know this one thing: we can trust His judgement. To those who maybe haven't spent much time with Him that may seem naive or at best crazy. But when you get to know the Lord and you really spend time with Him and in His word. You begin to taste a little of heaven, a little of eternity a glimpse outside your little world and you KNOW the one who created you has an awesome plan and He is trustworthy. He knits it all together!!!! He is making a beautiful thing called "your life". But only if you will let Him. He can give you a good rest of your life. Not perfect, not the way you might imagine. Like today it was a day with trouble but I learned a lesson. I learned to be quiet and let the Lord work things out. So though I dearly hate trouble and drama I love the lesson leaned today. So days may not be the way you would choose them to be you can trust them to God and you can let Him work it all out for your good.</div>
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Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-57343585665503636512014-08-25T16:49:00.001-07:002014-08-25T16:50:06.698-07:00JEANIE IS POSTING AGAIN!!!!JEANIE IS POSTING AGAIN!!!!!<br />
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My friend Jeanie has a blog here: http://www.jeanierhoades.com/ Called Thought Collage. She took a break from blogging and I had to just hang out there on her blog sometimes and read or reread old posts. They were awesome, of course. But like veggies, fresh is best. A thought fresh from her heart. Maybe still warm like fresh donuts. That was what her readers needed and wanted.<br />
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I waited patiently. And my patience has been rewarded. Jeanie is posting/blogging again. And this makes me smile. Cause in my day to day life, my grandbabies smiles, hugs, kisses and Jeanie's thoughts cause the sun to shine... and sparkles to come. <br />
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So if you haven't please go read her blog. Mine pales in comparison. Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807063625951418138.post-67480498796830018862014-07-30T11:18:00.000-07:002014-07-30T18:45:07.954-07:00WELCOME MESSAGE FOR JOHN PAUL<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a letter to John Paul who will join us in about 2 weeks</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dear John Paul-Sweet Baby Boy,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are still in Mommy's tummy right now. But you will join our family soon. And we are so excited!!! I'm your Nonna and I will sing to you and hold you and rock you and kiss you all over. We will have a grand time. When you are bigger I will read to you and introduce you to the people and characters that live inside the covers of books. You will love them. I along with others will tell you about Jesus and God. And how you are a beautiful. wonderful gift He surprised us with. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I'm not the only family and friends. You have the most amazing Poppa. He lives at my house and he will laugh with you and teach you about music and laugh at your funny jokes, tell you what a great job you are doing when you draw him a picture. How do I know you will be funny and like music and laughing and drawing? Because you have a big sister that does. Her name is Bekki and she was our first grand. She will love you and watch over you and show you the ropes. She is quite amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You also have a beautiful Momma and a handsome Daddy. Momma has the best laugh when she laughs out loud. Daddy will teach you guy things a boy needs to know. They will love you deeply and forever. You will need to be patient with them as they learn how to take care of you. I don't think they are really prepared for the ocean of love and emotions that is about to overtake them. They might be just the least bit scared but it will be alright. They will nail this parenting thing, as much as a person can. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are others too. I have just met your Daddy's family. They seem quite wonderful. And they already love you. Their eyes were shinny just thinking about you coming at the shower for you the other day. They have raised a boy so they will be great with you and help Momma and Daddy a lot. They know how to raise a boy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And you have Aunts and Uncles, cousins, great grandparents, and lots of friends already. It will be a good life. We will count your toes and wonder at your beauty (baby boys can be beautiful, later they become handsome). We will feel the breathe of heaven when you breathe on us as we hold you close. You will take our breath away at the shear joy of just being you. You will love us all. And we will all love you to the moon and back.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh baby boy! I want you to hurry and come and yet I want to savor the anticipation of your coming. You will be like fresh clay ready to be imprinted with our families' unique thoughts, traits, views etc. We will have such fun. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But really you will teach us as much as we will teach you. You will show us new ways to look at things, new things to like. You will make our hearts grow bigger with room to love the tiniest gift that will be like dynamite ready to explode and change us all. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome sweet boy!!! Welcome to the world!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love Nonna </span>Donna Wagonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319724514507169831noreply@blogger.com2